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Genius

2017-04-25 · 43 min / episode · ★ 7.5

Drama

The life stories of history's greatest minds. From their days as young adults to their final years we see their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws and genius.

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Creators
Kenneth Biller, Noah Pink, Suzan-Lori Parks, Jeff Stetson
Production companies
EUE / Sokolow Entertainment, Imagine Television Studios, OddLot Entertainment, 20th Television, MWM Studios, Warner Music Entertainment, Tumbleweed Productions, Fox 21 Television Studios
Countries
United States of America
Status
Canceled

Top Cast

Aaron PierreAaron PierreMalcolm X
Kelvin Harrison Jr.Kelvin Harrison Jr.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jayme LawsonJayme LawsonBetty Shabazz
Weruche OpiaWeruche OpiaCoretta Scott King
Gary CarrGary CarrClyde X
Hubert Point-Du JourHubert Point-Du JourRalph Abernathy
Ron Cephas JonesRon Cephas JonesElijah Muhammad

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